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Washington Sea Grant continues to help people understand and address the challenges facing Washington’s ocean and coasts.


WSG NEWS

Salish Sea-wide Molt Blitz coming June 20

Are you one of the millions of Washington residents living on or near the Salish Sea? Help create the largest single-day dataset of crab molts collected in our state.

WSG welcomes new Science Communications fellows

WSG is happy to welcome two new Science Communications fellows, Jess Davis and Brian McGreal.

Who brings your seafood to you? An interview with Riley Starks, fisherman and co-founder of the Salish Center

WSG speaks with Riley Starks about reefnet fishing, the Salish Center, a new kelp farming venture and more.

 

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Map of Puget Sound Area Showing Markers Where WSG Works

Where is Washington Sea Grant? 

Explore the Washington Sea Grant Story Map by clicking any point on the map – and learn what we are up to around the State!

EVENTS

Molt Search On-Beach Practice (Island County) | June 25

This is a 1.5-hour workshop where you will learn how to identify crab molts, where and how to conduct a timed Molt Search survey, how report your findings using the MyCoast mobile app, and more.

Molt Search Volunteer Training (San Juan County) | June 26

This is a 1.5-hour workshop where you will learn how to identify crab molts, where and how to conduct a timed Molt Search survey, how report your findings using the MyCoast mobile app, and more.

WSG Seaweed Office Hours, Virtual | June 27

Drop-in office hours for all your seaweed information needs! Zoom link available in event link.

Point Ruston Cleanup, Public Access, and Shoreline Development Workshop, Tacoma | June 27

The Shoreline & Coastal Planners Group is offering an all-day workshop on the Point Ruston development, including smelter history and cleanup, public access amenities, shoreline permitting, sea level rise considerations, a walking tour, and more.

COASTAL CAFÉ

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Find out what’s happening along our shorelines and coast.

 

 

Funding and Fellowships

Washington Sea Grant Keystone Fellowship

Our newest fellowship program, which aims to build pathways into marine science and policy careers for individuals who are historically underrepresented in those fields.

Washington Sea Grant Hershman Fellowship

This one-year, paid marine policy fellowship matches highly motivated, qualified individuals with host agencies, nonprofits or tribes throughout Washington state.

2024 NOAA Sea Grant American Lobster Research Funding Opportunity

The National Sea Grant College Program has announced a federal funding opportunity to advance American Lobster research.

2024 NOAA Sea Grant Young Fisherman’s Career Development Projects Competition

The National Sea Grant College Program has announced a federal funding opportunity to support fisherman workforce development.

2024 NOAA Sea Grant National Aquaculture Funding Opportunity

The National Sea Grant College Program has announced a federal funding opportunity to advance U.S. aquaculture.

2024 NOAA Sea Grant National Marine Debris Funding Opportunities

The National Sea Grant College Program has announced two federal funding opportunities to support community-engaged marine debris removal and prevention.